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Watford vs Leicester

Vicarage Road, Watford5 March 2016 at 17:30
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Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Events

Watford
Leicester
Kick Off
Nordin Amrabat29′
Half Time
46′
S. OkazakiA. King
46′
M. AlbrightonJ. Schlupp
56′
R. Mahrez
Nathan Aké58′
Mario SuárezA. Abdi
65′
74′Christian Fuchs
A. NyomI. Anya
82′
85′
R. MahrezD. Amartey
E. CapoueO. Oularé
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal7
4Shots off Goal7
11Total Shots14
3Blocked Shots0
6Shots insidebox10
5Shots outsidebox4
0Fouls0
3Corner Kicks8
2Offsides1
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves4
413Total passes415
301Passes accurate307
73%Passes %74%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Watford deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Leicester's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Watford field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Leicester's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Watford start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Leicester averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

WatfordPosition StrengthLeicester
Watford
1GoalkeeperGomes
5DefenderS. Prödl
25DefenderJ. Holebas
2DefenderA. Nyom
16DefenderN. Aké
4MidfielderMario Suárez
23MidfielderB. Watson
29MidfielderE. Capoue
11MidfielderN. Amrabat
24ForwardO. Ighalo
9ForwardT. Deeney
Leicester
1GoalkeeperK. Schmeichel
6DefenderR. Huth
28DefenderC. Fuchs
17DefenderD. Simpson
5DefenderW. Morgan
11MidfielderM. Albrighton
4MidfielderD. Drinkwater
14MidfielderN. Kanté
26MidfielderR. Mahrez
20ForwardS. Okazaki
9ForwardJ. Vardy

Match Summary

Leicester defeated Watford 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by R. Mahrez 56′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Watford had 50% possession while Leicester held 50%. Watford had 11 shots (4 on target) compared to 14 (7 on target) for Leicester. Watford made 3 substitutions, Leicester made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Watford vs Leicester Head to Head Results

24 stretnutí
Watford
8
wins
Drawn
3
Leicester
13
wins
Total goals
73 · 3.0/match
Both scored
15/24 · 63%
Over 2.5
16/24 · 67%

Recent Form

Watford

LLLLLD

Leicester

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Match Prediction

Watford

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Leicester

45%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : draw or Leicester and -3.5 goals

33%Form67%
18%Attack82%
63%Defence38%
29%Head-to-head71%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Watford

W 73D 66L 165
Over 2.553
Goals scored310

Away Record: Leicester

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026